Coordinator 1, Evaluation

Location: Hattie Mae White 

Department: Evaluation Monitoring 

Area:Northwest 

Contract Months:12 

Salary Range: $75,000.00 – $95,000.00 

Academic Year: 25-26 

JOB SUMMARY

The Coordinator 1, Evaluation will provide technical expertise for the Evaluation team. This position requires a combination of strategic thinking, technical skills, and the ability to drive results related to evaluation of programs, grants, and assessment results. The Coordinator 1 is responsible for implementing departmental goals, implementing strategies, and ensuring the efficient and effective execution of programs and initiatives. This position is also required to interface with other department leads to ensure evaluations are conducted timely and within scope of requirements.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1.    Support the vision for the department, aligning goals and objectives with the overall office of academics and district mission.
2.    Ensure evaluation protocols are followed to result in effective products to drive change and meet compliance requirements.
3.    Implement the use of current evaluation, research, and writing methods in the work.
 

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

4.    Regularly engage customers, clients, and colleagues in two-way feedback to ensure products are aligned to the work.
5.    Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective coordination of efforts.
6.    Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
 

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree

*Applicants who do not meet these education qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.

WORK EXPERIENCE

At least 3 years working in the district/central office of a large urban school district

*Applicants who do not meet these work experience qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.

SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

Microsoft Office

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Work Leadership. Regularly provides project management or team leadership to a group of two or more employees but does not have formal supervisory responsibility. Leading and directing is restricted to monitoring work and providing guidance on escalated issues. Most of work time is spent performing many of the same duties they are leading.

WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT

Work is substantially complex, varied and regularly requires the selection and application of technical and detailed guidelines. Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply the most appropriate methods as well as interpret precedent. Position regularly makes recommendations to management on areas of significance to the department. Supervision received typically consists of providing direction on the more complex projects and new job duties and priorities.

BUDGET AUTHORITY

Compiles and organizes data and figures.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Decisions are made on both routine and non-routine matters with some latitude but are still subject to approval. Job is occasionally expected to recommend new solutions to problems and improve existing methods or generate new ideas.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

Decisions have considerable impact to multiple divisions or the organization causing risks or improvements to relationships, significant efficiencies, or delays in operations, and/or significant financial gains or expenses.

Errors are serious and difficult to discover, normally involve decisions not subject to detailed review and will result in excessive costs and/or significant project delays.

COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS

Collaborate and solve problems – works with others to resolve problems, clarify or interpret complex information/policies, and provide initial screening/negotiations without approval authority. Interactions are typically with customers, senior level professional staff, and managers.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

Leads others in the resolution of highly sensitive and confidential issues on behalf of the department. Acts as a trusted advisor and becomes involved in the customer's decision-making process including presenting alternatives and information and applying persuasion and negotiation skills in the resolution of problems.

Monitors customer service standards.

WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.

Ability to carry and/or lift less than 45 pounds.

Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer. 

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